Words with the letter G

The letter G is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 2 points, and offers plenty of opportunities to score if played wisely. Because G frequently appears in English words, it’s important to know a variety of words containing G, especially shorter ones like go, gi, and gag, which can help you fit tiles into tight spaces. Placing the letter G on double or triple letter score squares can boost its value, and combining it with common vowels allows you to form versatile words such as gate, gain, and gill. Effective use of G can open new avenues for building longer words and creating multiple scoring combinations.

Another key strategy for playing G involves extending existing words by adding G to form plurals, verb forms, or new words. For example, adding G to ran to make rang or to tag to create tags can multiply your scoring opportunities. Being familiar with two- and three-letter G words like gem and gut is also helpful for quick, tactical plays when the board is crowded. Overall, understanding how to leverage the letter G in your word choices and placements can give you an edge in controlling the board and maximizing points.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
yipping	18	18
yirring	12	12
yocking	19	19
yodeling	15	15
yodelling	17	17
yodling	14	14
yoga	8	8
yogas	9	9
yogee	9	9
yogees	10	10
yogh	10	10
yoghourt	15	15
yoghourts	16	16
yoghs	11	11
yoghurt	14	14
yoghurts	15	15
yogi	8	8
yogic	12	12
yogin	10	10
yogini	11	11
yoginis	12	12
yogins	11	11
yogis	9	9
yogism	13	13
yogisms	14	14